2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 Lancia Thesis.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lancia Thesis (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Thesis | 2009 Kia Venga | |
Make | Lancia | Kia |
Model | Thesis | Venga |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |